The nerdiest and the most complex of the 3 whites poured today. A thinker's white wine as its not just about the complex, elegant flavors but also the texture, being a medium viscosity and tannin from the wine soaking on the skins in a cold pre-ferm soak. Orange wine methods resulting in a lemon-gold fresh and clean wine. #matthiasson

The nerdiest and the most complex of the 3 whites poured today. A thinker's white wine as its not just about the complex, elegant flavors but also the texture, being a medium viscosity and tannin from the wine soaking on the skins in a cold pre-ferm soak. Orange wine methods resulting in a lemon-gold fresh and clean wine. #matthiasson

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Christine Havens

The 2012 Matthiasson Ribolla Gialla is deep gold, the sort of intense, primary Cadmium yellow that is a common thread in Henri Mattisse paintings. It's slightly hazy too, from prolonged fermentation on the skins and stems, with concentrated notes of Bosc pear, preserved lemon and a touch of bitter almond. In the mouth, there is ample concentration and a bit more structure than expected, the finish shows a streak of chalky minerality and a pleasant savory character. 12.8% ABV

The 2012 Matthiasson Ribolla Gialla is deep gold, the sort of intense, primary Cadmium yellow that is a common thread in Henri Mattisse paintings. It's slightly hazy too, from prolonged fermentation on the skins and stems, with concentrated notes of Bosc pear, preserved lemon and a touch of bitter almond. In the mouth, there is ample concentration and a bit more structure than expected, the finish shows a streak of chalky minerality and a pleasant savory character. 12.8% ABV